Samsung lawyer couldn't tell iPad and Galaxy Tab apart from 10 feet away
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I cannot tell who made what TV when I look at them at Walmart from 10 feet away. What does that mean?
Also, from the article:
"Can any of Samsung's lawyers tell me which one is Samsung and which one is Apple?" Koh asked.
A moment later, one of the lawyers supplied the right answer."
That made me laugh and it's definitely true but a TV is just a box that shows a picture. With computer it is different because there are so many paths one can choose to create an individual UX.
>So they did identify it.
True but the neither the judge or lead council really knew which goes to the point of the average user being confused. I could, as you and others, spot the difference.
I'm not a lawyer, so I won't pretend to understand patent law, but I will say that I'm disappointed by other tablet UI designs with the lone exception being the Metro UI. There is a great chance to explore instead of playing it safe. To me it is offensive since you are literally being given a blank slate with which to create.
This is about the physical design of the iPad being patented. That's why being able to distinguish between a Tab and and iPad from 3 feet away can be seen as somewhat relevant.
This is the European version of the patent: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/61944044
I never said this was about software in regards to the lawsuit. I only said I was disappointed in the software creativity. User experience, in terms of software and hardware for a tablet, is different from a TV.